KENWOOD S/D in Fort Walton Beach

KENWOOD S/D
Homes for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Community in Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County · ZIP 32547
683 homesBuilt 1930–2024Median sale $477K
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Built fromLive emeraldcoast data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · KENWOOD S/D Housing Pulse emeraldcoast + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$477K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 17.8% vs the prior 12 months
+17.8%
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 3 sales in the two windows
97.0%
Sale vs ask
Okaloosa median: 96.6%
Tempo
41days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2021 low
75%
Under contract
1 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · KENWOOD S/D
546 of 690 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · KENWOOD S/D
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · KENWOOD S/D
0 of 11 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
683
Homes in the community
plus 7 vacant residential lots · 690 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
Est. 1930
Community established
homes built 1930-2024, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 683 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by a uniform product. With a median year built of 1969 and a range that runs from 1930 all the way to 2024, KENWOOD S/D is a mix of original older homes, updates, and occasional new construction on infill lots. That spread is why the median sits at $477,000 and why two homes a block apart can price very differently — you are paying for what has been done to the house, not a builder's standard.

The current posture is thin but firm. Just 1 active listing against 11 closings in the window tells you inventory is scarce, and a median of 41 days on market says well-priced homes still take a few weeks to trade. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage; for buyers, it means moving decisively on the right house rather than waiting for options that may not appear.

KENWOOD S/D Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 25, 2026

KENWOOD S/D right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($477K) is up 17.8% from the prior 12 months ($405K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level emeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25. Confidence: Low (11 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 25, 2026 · Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

KENWOOD S/D market snapshot (as of July 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $477K, and a median 41 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

KENWOOD S/D is a community of 683 homes in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, built between 1930 and 2024 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 2,513 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

KENWOOD S/D is an established Fort Walton Beach subdivision of roughly 683 homes spanning nearly a century of construction, where most owners occupy long-term and turnover is limited.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting an established Fort Walton Beach neighborhood with a median around $477,000 and willing to act fast when a listing appears
  • Owner-occupants who value long-term stability over turnover and amenity packages
  • Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing a home on its condition rather than a neighborhood average

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a wide selection of active listings to compare at once
  • Anyone wanting uniform, newer construction throughout a subdivision
  • Buyers seeking shared community amenities as part of the value

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 25 of each year, from record-level emeraldcoast closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($477K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($405K) IS the +17.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 1 to 11 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 17.8% year over year.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2021 low; 41 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.0% now vs Okaloosa 96.6%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 11 a year; 11 in the current window.

KENWOOD S/D Market Scorecard

Balanced

KENWOOD S/D is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $1,225,000, and homes go under contract in about 289 days.

$1,225,000
Median list
$477,000
Median sold
289
Days on mkt
1/3/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: emeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in KENWOOD S/D

Live MLS inventory for KENWOOD S/D. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending KENWOOD S/D listings as of 2026-07-25, priced high to low. Listing data provided by the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from emeraldcoast. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Okaloosa County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Kenwood · Elementary
  • Pryor · Middle
  • Choctawhatchee · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent KENWOOD S/D listings and can change; always confirm with Okaloosa County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any KENWOOD S/D address.

If we were buying in KENWOOD S/D today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in KENWOOD S/D.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach address and are comfortable underwriting an older home on its specifics.
Biggest Risk
A thin sample — 1 active listing and 11 closings — makes any single figure move sharply.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 2,513 sqft median that has already handled roof and systems.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready selection and can't wait for scarce inventory to turn over.

An established pocket that trades on condition

The defining trait here is age diversity. A year-built range of 1930 to 2024 around a 1969 median means you will walk homes that have been fully reworked next to homes that never left their original decade. At a median of 2,513 living square feet, there is real space to work with, but underwriting the specific house matters more than any neighborhood average — inspect systems, roof, and any additions carefully.

This is not an amenity play. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so value comes from the homes and the location rather than shared facilities. A homestead share near 79% points to a stable owner-occupied core, which helps explain the low active count: people tend to stay, and listings are infrequent. The 17.8% year-over-year move reflects that tight supply meeting steady demand, though a small closing sample means any single sale can swing the figures.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in KENWOOD S/D. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.6A- · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.6). Basis: Recent Direction +17.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a subdivision this varied and this thinly listed, the win is in reading each individual house — what's been updated, what hasn't, and how that should shape the offer. We track the closings behind the median, so you are pricing against comparable condition rather than a blended average, and we help you move quickly when the right home surfaces in a market with almost nothing active.

KENWOOD S/D in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Fort Walton Beach address and are comfortable underwriting an older home on its specifics.
Biggest advantageA stable, owner-occupied core and very tight supply give well-prepared sellers real leverage.
Biggest riskA thin sample — 1 active listing and 11 closings — makes any single figure move sharply.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 2,513 sqft median that has already handled roof and systems.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready selection and can't wait for scarce inventory to turn over.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed KENWOOD S/D sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in KENWOOD S/D?
The median sale price in KENWOOD S/D was $477K over the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 (11 closed sales, emeraldcoast).
How long do homes in KENWOOD S/D take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 25, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (11 sales, emeraldcoast).
How many homes are in KENWOOD S/D?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 683 homes plus 7 vacant residential lots in KENWOOD S/D (public records).
What share of KENWOOD S/D is owner-occupied?
79% of KENWOOD S/D parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in KENWOOD S/D built?
Homes in KENWOOD S/D were built between 1930 and 2024, with a median year built of 1969 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in KENWOOD S/D?
Cash buyers took 0% of KENWOOD S/D sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 11 closings, emeraldcoast).
Who is the best real estate agent for KENWOOD S/D?
The best agent for KENWOOD S/D is one who actively works Fort Walton Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for KENWOOD S/D.
How do I find a top Fort Walton Beach real estate agent who knows KENWOOD S/D?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows KENWOOD S/D and the wider Fort Walton Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for KENWOOD S/D?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your KENWOOD S/D purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting an established Fort Walton Beach neighborhood with a median around $477,000 and willing to act fast when a listing appearsExcellent fit
Owner-occupants who value long-term stability over turnover and amenity packagesExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing a home on its condition rather than a neighborhood averageExcellent fit
Buyers who need a wide selection of active listings to compare at onceProbably not
Anyone wanting uniform, newer construction throughout a subdivisionProbably not
Buyers seeking shared community amenities as part of the valueProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsemeraldcoast, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026)
Community market statsemeraldcoast closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 25, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (17 streets, ZIP 32547))
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (67 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of emeraldcoast records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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